Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, the NAO’s role has been to provide Parliament and the public with evidence-based reports on how public money has been used to tackle the crisis. So far we have published 12 reports on different elements of the pandemic response, including for example the test and trace programme; the procurement of […]
The Financial and Risk Management insights team are producing a series of guides aimed at senior finance decision-makers across all of our audited bodies. Our guides will showcase strategic-level insights outlining areas where good financial management can unlock greater efficiency and resilience, as well as practical ways organisations can make improvements.
This report examines the use of financial models across government.
This report examines the Department for Education’s funding provision and distribution of funding for mainstream schools in England.
This study examines whether the Ministry of Defence’s Equipment Plan provides a reliable assessment of the affordability of the MoD’s equipment programmes over the next ten years.
Government departments are making plans for achieving substantial efficiency savings by 2024-25, but what might this mean in practice?
This report examines the financial sustainability of mainstream schools in England.
This report provides an update on the Bounce Back Loan Scheme.
The Government has made progress delivering its latest strategy to share back-office services across Whitehall departments in the past year, but remaining barriers will need to be addressed for it to deliver its plans by 2028 and achieve value for money, according to the National Audit Office.
This report examines government’s progress in developing the provision and use of evaluation evidence across government.
This report looks at backlogs and waiting times for elective and cancer care in the NHS in England.
Public bodies should demonstrate robust, independent oversight of both their contractual arrangements and overall commercial portfolios
This report is a detailed review of government contracts let to Randox between January 2020 and December 2021.
This investigation examines Greensill Capital’s involvement in the provision of two schemes to the NHS.
This report looks at the Office for Student’s responsibilities for financial regulation of higher education providers.
Data visualisation describing changes in English local authorities’ financial circumstances over the last decade.
This report outlines how the public service pensions landscape has changed since the Hutton Review and highlights future challenges.
This is the second NAO report on government’s approach to test and trace services in England.
This investigation examines DHSC’s performance in managing PPE contracts. It is a factual account of what has happened since November 2020.
This guide will help senior leaders in government departments to manage and improve the way public services are delivered.